QEH National Orchestra Trio

Three QEH brothers from the Edwards family living in Chepstow have won places in National Orchestras.

Jo (aged 15) has been accepted as a violinist in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, Silas (aged 13) as a cellist in the main orchestra of the National Children's Orchestra and Tolly (aged 10), as a viola player in the National Children's Orchestra under 11's while still in the QEH Junior School.

The National Youth Orchestra offers a national platform for Britain's brightest and best teenage musicians to come together to create performances that astound and inspire musicians and audience alike. A belief in the extraordinary things that young people can achieve is at the heart of everything they do. The orchestra is recruited anew each year and brings together around 165 musicians from all over Great Britain and all under 18.

During the year there are three rehearsal residencies which culminate in public concerts. The venues will include Barbican Hall London, Leeds Town Hall, the Sage Gateshead, The Royal Festival Hall and Royal Albert Hall, where the prom will be televised. Conductors will include John Wilson, Simone Young and Vasily Petrenko.

Joseph says: "It is a wonderful opportunity to meet and play with other musicians, work with inspiring professionals, wonderful conductors and guest artists".

Likewise, the National Children's Orchestra is Great Britain's premier symphony orchestra for children offering children a life-changing experience with training from top professional musicians.